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Definition of filterednext

filtered

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verb

past tense of filter
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as in strained
to pass through a filter steep the tea and then filter it to get rid of the leaves

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Recent Examples of filtered
Verb
Vogue is committed to reporting and riffing on the global fashion conversation—always filtered through the lens of culture and what’s happening in the world at large. Vogue, 6 Apr. 2026 The Symphony Series launched in 2024 with the Cristalino expression, a rare example of how this unofficial category of aged tequila that’s been filtered to remove color can actually succeed. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026 Before the water reaches the membrane, the seawater is typically filtered to remove debris and microorganisms that could clog equipment. ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026 Jason Pack, a former FBI analyst, said the story of the evidence gathered in the case must be filtered through the lens of the grieving Gracey family. Peter D'abrosca , Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026 Pollen is filtered through a slot in the side of each Burkhard Pollen Sampler, landing on a glass slide. Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026 The researchers also filtered out seasonal impacts, global warming trends and other influences. Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026 Blashill was slightly less filtered in batting for his young blueliners. Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026 During this phase, also known as totality, light filtered by Earth's atmosphere would be bent onto the lunar disk, turning it a bloody red hue. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filtered
Adjective
  • For example, the market demand for purified chitin is small right now, as it is used in niche applications, such as wound dressings and water filtration.
    J. Carson Meredith, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
  • There are no single-use plastics—glass water bottles are filled with purified well water and all the amenities are crafted from sustainable materials in partnership with South African artisans and eco-conscious businesses.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The comments came as airports nationwide have been strained by a federal funding standoff that disrupted staffing and operations.
    Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
  • For Morgan, her relationship with Max was strained from the start, at least from her side.
    Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The show’s costumes were later refined after initial backlash to early images shared by Murphy.
    Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
  • This system, refined over millions of years, supports metabolic needs for activities ranging from walking and running to speaking and singing.
    Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • My reaction was pure confusion, sarcasm, and not ill-intended.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Sitting at a baby grand piano, Mars prompted swoons with his delivery of the lyrics, his pure voice holding notes with the same muscularity as early in the show.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • His films have been screened at MoMA’s New Directors/New Films and the Dubai International Film Festival.
    News Desk, Artforum, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Women are getting screened for breast cancer, free of charge.
    Ciara Lucas, SELF, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The money set aside to cover its share stands at almost three times the profit extracted from the UK auto finance unit over more than a decade, underscoring the severity of the capital drag.
    Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Astronauts Christina Koch and Victor Glover aboard a recovery ship after being extracted from the Artemis II capsule in the Pacific Ocean, following the Artemis II crew's flyby of the Moon, in this screengrab from a livestream video, April 10, 2026.
    Miles Doran, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Things like abrasive cleaners, stiff scrub brushes, undiluted bleach, and strong acidic solutions can permanently scratch or dull the surface of acrylic and fiberglass tubs.
    Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Breads Bakery might have outposts across the city, but its quality remains undiluted.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Police recently clarified she was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, light blue jeans and white sneakers with a black stripe, updating an earlier description of different clothing.
    Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
  • However, recent amendments clarified that parks are not automatically considered closed if destroyed by a disaster, and that additional steps are required to terminate tenancy rights.
    Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026

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“Filtered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filtered. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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